August 5, 2012Passage: Exodus 31:13Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Because God is Holy, His people must be holy. I. God is the one who sanctifies. A. Kadash means “consecrated, set apart. (Exodus 31:13) 1. Here, the word means to cause to be holy. B. The word applies to: 1. Places – the temple, Mount Sinai. …
July 29, 2012Passage: Matthew 5:31-48Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: God’s children reflect God’s grace to a fallen world. I. God’s holiness is a high standard. (31-37) A. He has already addressed anger and lust. B. Divorce violates God’s design and will. C. Promises must be kept without deceit. II. God’s creatures fall short of His…
July 15, 2012Passage: Matthew 5:17-30Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Righteousness depends on God’s standard, not ours. I. God has declared the standards of righteousness. A. Jesus affirms the revelation of God. B. Jesus reveals the righteousness of God. II. Examine your attitude toward those you don’t like. A. Anger betrays an unrighteous heart. B. Unrighteousness…
July 8, 2012Passage: Matthew 5:1-16Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: The meek really will inherit the earth. I. The Lord’s sermon shows God’s perspective. A. Many interpretations have been offered. 1. Soteriological – how to be saved. 2. Sociological – how to change culture. 3. Penitential – for convicting of sin. 4. Ecclesiastical – how the…
July 1, 2012Passage: Jeremiah 23:5-6Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: The only standard is God’s standard. I. God is the standard for righteousness. A. Tsidkenu means “righteousness.” (Jeremiah 23:5-6). 1. The root word means “to be straight.” 2. The word developed to mean norm, standard. 3. Leviticus commanded judges to be truthful. B. God is absolute…
June 24, 2012Passage: Matthew 4:12-25Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Do not be distracted from the work of the Savior. I. The church advances in persecution. A. The world is upside down. B. The saints suffer. II. The church declares a life-changing message. A. The message is a call to repent. B. The message is a…
June 17, 2012Passage: Matthew 4:1-11Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Temptation comes in ways we can anticipate. I. Jesus defeats the temptation to serve Himself. A. The Devil suggests Jesus take charge. B. Jesus yields to the will of the Father. II. Jesus defeats the temptation to exalt Himself. A. The Devil suggests Jesus obey Scripture. …
June 10, 2012Passage: Matthew 3:1-17Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Humility allows God to bring His blessing into your life. I. A king has a forerunner. (1-6) A. John fulfills prophesy. B. John was a Nazirite. C. John prepared the people. II. A king looks for loyalty. (7-12) A. John rebukes their unbelief. B. John warns…
June 3, 2012Passage: 1 Samuel 1:3Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: Be still and know that I am God. I. Jehovah-Sabaoth means “The Lord of Hosts”. A. Sabaoth is from a word pertaining to armies. B. God is the King of creation. II. Jehovah-Sabaoth is Lord of All. A. He reigns over the stars. 1. “It…
May 27, 2012Passage: Matthew 2:1-23Speaker: Pastor Bill KnepperMain Point: God’s ways may be hard to understand but not His love. I. Jesus is the rightful King. (1-8) A. The magi knew He was King. B. Herod knew He was King. II. Wise men worship the King. (9-15) A. The Lord will lead. B. The Lord…
